Over the last few weeks, I have become increasingly obsessed with dogs on sweaters. It started with this J.Crew sweater and I couldn't let the idea go until I had one of my own. Unfortunately, I couldn't find one for less than $40. I made this one with less than $10 in materials.
supplies:
white & red vinyl
)permanent marker
small paint brush
needle & thread
I printed off this french bulldog illustration and used it as a guide to cut the shape out of white vinyl (I used 1/8 yard of the cheap vinyl from Walmart's fabric section). I cut the bow tie out of vinyl as well, though it could be painted on. I used fabric paint to add the brown spots and marker to put the eyes, nose, mouth, and outline on. Then I hand sewed the dog onto my top with black thread and then the bow tie with red thread.
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vintage earrings / thrifted - $5 | similar here | and here
What do you think?
love it!
ReplyDeleteCute!
ReplyDeleteyou're so amazing at these diys! it looks great. :]
ReplyDeleteAHHH! I love it!!!!! I'm def pinning this one!
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this tee is awesome. you're awesome!
ReplyDeleteOkay, such a good idea. Sounds like a pretty simple project too. I can't wait to try this, I've been loving the animal sweaters lately too! You're great.
ReplyDeleteI am all about these animal sweaters and patterns. Love this outfit. And who could resist a Frenchie in a bowtie?
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DeleteI think the bowtie is what sealed the deal for me.
DeleteI love this!!! I was coveting that JC Sweater as well!!! Your DIY turned out super cute!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG, I'm dying over this. So cute! That Frenchie is so dapper!
ReplyDeleteI've been obsessed with the animal sweaters lately, too. Cute!
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Seriously?! It doesn't get any better than this--your doggie sweater is the CUTEST. How creative?! You're my shero! LOL
ReplyDeleteMandi
Wow!!! Your's is so much cuter than the J Crew version and so original. You really are brilliant.
ReplyDeleteOMG you are so dang cute in this sweater! I have to make one for myself ASAP. Very cute blog, I will def. be following :)
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Yay! I'm so glad you decided to DIY this! Adorable!
ReplyDeletethat is the best dog sweater ever!! I love it, and my 4 year old says he wants one too!
ReplyDeleteJill
I made 2 of these for my kids and they are adorable! my only tip that I figured out for the 2nd one is to use a glue stick, regular washable, to stick down the vinyl before you sew it so it doesn't shift around
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Wow! I've been wanting a dog sweater foreverrrr. I have two beagles, and really wanted a beagle one, but the only one I could find was like $150..so way jose. This is awesome! I've got to give it a try! :)
ReplyDeleteLike your 'doggie' better!
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